Radiologic Technologist I - Maui Memorial - 40hr Night
Kaiser Permanente · Wailuku, HI · 1 wk ago
$44.45–$48.08/hrFull-time
About the Role
Under direct and indirect supervision, provides general radiology and fluoroscopic imaging in the radiology, emergency department, surgery, morgue, and portable bedside service areas.
Responsibilities
- Performs radiologic examinations according to departmental protocols within diagnostic imaging, operating room, emergency department, and hospital patient rooms; positions patients, provides immobilization devices as required, and selects technical factors for optimal imaging.
- Reviews orders, correlates patient clinical history with exams, and reviews previous studies for follow-up or progressive requests.
- Consults with attending Radiologists and Registered Nurses as needed.
- Follows all National Patient Safety Goals; double-identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing studies.
- Ensures accuracy of information and data entry while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Captures required documentation in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
- Assists with screening patients for contraindications; prepares sterile fields, contrast agents, and floor stock medications.
- Maintains sterility of surgical packs, trays, and disposables; ensures adequate supplies during procedures.
- Assists radiologists during fluoroscopic procedures; operates general radiology, fluoroscopy, and portable imaging systems.
- Post-processes and reviews images; prepares images for Radiologist interpretation and transmits to Diagnostic Imaging PACS system.
- Maintains working knowledge of all department equipment and devices; reports malfunctions, accidents, or unsafe conditions.
- Provides compassionate, service-oriented communication with patients, explaining procedures and answering questions.
- Applies ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure to patients and self; records fluoroscopy time used.
- Functions as part of the resuscitation team during Code Blue and Rapid Response situations.
- Maintains daily supplies, linen, and general order and cleanliness of assigned rooms.
- Rotates and shares on-call responsibilities for General Radiology service areas.
- Pursues ongoing continuing education; attends departmental meetings and in-service presentations.
- Performs post-mortem radiology, including X-rays of cadavers in the hospital morgue.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in radiologic technology from an accredited school or two (2) years of experience in a directly related area.
- Radiographer License (Hawaii) required at hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certificate - Radiography required at hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Trauma, fluoroscopy, and surgery experience.
Schedule
- Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Shift: Night (08:30 PM – 07:00 AM).
- Workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Pay
$44.45 - $48.08 per hour.
Work Setting
- Onsite at Maui Memorial Medical Center (Wailuku, Hawaii).
- Travel: Up to 10% of the time.